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March 20, 2025

‘I don’t care if it’s perceived as a Trump idea’: Loves Park Democrat proposes cutting state taxes on tips

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December 27, 2024

Nearly 300 new state laws take effect Jan. 1. Here are key ones to know in Illinois

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December 27, 2023

New year, new laws: More than 320 Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1

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October 17, 2023

Winnebago County Jail population dips slightly one month after the end of cash bail

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January 11, 2023

Winnebago County sheriff among those who say they won’t enforce the state’s weapons ban

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January 11, 2023

Bill that would have capped interest rates for pawn shops stalls in Illinois

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December 31, 2022

Illinois Supreme Court stays implementation of new law that would end cash bail

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December 30, 2022

From a ban on latex gloves to an official state snake: Nearly 200 new laws take effect Jan. 1

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December 29, 2022

Kankakee County judge finds end of cash bail unconstitutional, setting up Illinois Supreme Court appeal

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December 14, 2022

Pawn shops in Rockford, across Illinois raise issue with proposed interest rate caps

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December 8, 2025

Harlem School District to hold three public forums over potential cuts, closures

December 8, 2025

815 Gift Guide: Glow with Britt in Rockford

December 5, 2025

Rockford mayor to issue ‘Shop Local in December’ proclamation

December 5, 2025

425 Manufacturing loads up more than 800 toys for The Salvation Army in Rockford

December 5, 2025

New Roscoe business aims to provide sanctuary from stress

December 4, 2025

Hard Rock Casino Rockford gifts $2K to The Arc, part of hundreds of thousands donated so far this year

December 4, 2025

Rockford couple opens new discount mattress store

December 3, 2025

Stroll on State to refund all vendor fees after snow hampered business

December 3, 2025

Marshmallow’s HOPE to provide free mental health services to Rockford Public Schools students

December 2, 2025

Carz R Us cuts the ribbon on its second location in Machesney Park

December 2, 2025

Nik’s Wish celebrates new Rockford headquarters with surprise gift for cancer patient

December 2, 2025

YMCA in Loves Park to double fitness center size, add 24-hour access

December 2, 2025

Rever’s Marina in downtown Rockford to go back up for sale

December 2, 2025

New Rockford shop offers mailing, shipping and resources to help small businesses grow

December 1, 2025

2 new downtown venues win approval from Rockford City Council

December 1, 2025

A one-of-a-kind painting discovered in Rockford has been returned to its home in Poland

November 29, 2025

Winter storm turns Rockford holiday festival into ‘Snow on State’

November 29, 2025

Photos: Stroll on State 2025 rolls on through the snow in downtown Rockford

November 29, 2025

Stroll on State will end earlier as snow forces more last-minute changes

November 28, 2025

Stroll on State in Rockford will go on in the snow – with a few changes


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